media
8 Egyptians named in Forbes’ Arab 30 Under 30 list
Egypt
March 5, 2018
8 Egyptians named in Forbes’ Arab 30 Under 30 list
From consumer technology, and media all the way to social entrepreneurship and sports, Egyptians are making headlines across distinct categories…
Egyptian TV host Ramadan released from detention after controversial remarks
Egypt
March 5, 2018
Egyptian TV host Ramadan released from detention after controversial remarks
Following the detention of pro-government TV anchor Khairy Ramadan this week for “insulting the police institution and a police officer”…
Parliament attacks Egyptian media
Egypt
February 12, 2018
Parliament attacks Egyptian media
Members of the House of Representatives launched an attack on Egyptian media during Monday’s plenary session, with Parliament Speaker Ali…
SNL Arabia suspended in Egypt over ‘sexual innuendos’
Culture
February 12, 2018
SNL Arabia suspended in Egypt over ‘sexual innuendos’
Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulations announced on Sunday it will be banning the entertainment show Saturday Night Live (SNL) Arabia…
Egypt’s Media Syndicate to investigate TV presenter for insulting Oman
Egypt
February 7, 2018
Egypt’s Media Syndicate to investigate TV presenter for insulting Oman
Egypt’s Media Syndicate referred anchorwoman Amany al-Khayat – who presents the ‘Been Al-Sotor’ (Between Lines) show on privately-owned ON Live – to…
Foreign media spreading fake news on Egypt will be prosecuted: Parliament spokesperson
Egypt
February 6, 2018
Foreign media spreading fake news on Egypt will be prosecuted: Parliament spokesperson
The official spokesperson of the Egyptian Parliament, Sala Hasaballah, said on Monday that the Egyptian state is working to adopt a strategy…
The role of local media in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections
Egypt
February 3, 2018
The role of local media in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections
As Egypt’s presidential elections are approaching, it is worth exploring how Egyptian media have dealt with the candidates who up until…
SIS launches stinging criticism against foreign media coverage of Egypt’s elections
Egypt
January 26, 2018
SIS launches stinging criticism against foreign media coverage of Egypt’s elections
In response to the international media response over the investigation and arrest of Sami Anan, the Egyptian State Information Service (SIS)…
#SpreadNoHate, UNAOC aims to combat hate speech against refugees in Cairo symposium
Egypt
December 11, 2017
#SpreadNoHate, UNAOC aims to combat hate speech against refugees in Cairo symposium
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), alongside the EU, will host a symposium aiming to combat media hate speech…
Egyptian lawyer referred to court for inciting rape, sexual harassment
Egypt
November 27, 2017
Egyptian lawyer referred to court for inciting rape, sexual harassment
Cairo’s Public Prosecution referred lawyer Nabih al-Wahsh to the State Security Misdemeanor Court on Sunday over charges of “disrupting civil…